Who is gauri ganpati

Ganeshotsav, that started on September 10 will continue till During this day festival, people, particularly in Maharashtra, observe the Gauri Puja, which is a three-day celebration.

Every year, it occurs on the fourth- or fifth-day, following Ganesh Chaturthi. This year the festival will begin from September Now we explore some traditions related to Gauri puja during Ganesh Chatruthi and also explore the origin of this custom. This year, Gauri avahan or sthapna takes place on 31st August; Gauri Puja takes place on the 31st August and the Visarjan, along with five-day Ganpati visarjan takes place on 5th September.

In fact, Gauri sthapna is done with two idols of Ma Gauri. She stays for three days. On the second day, a Satyanarayan Puja is conducted and on the third day, she is immersed in water. Mythological story related to gauri puja during Ganesh Chatruthi Gauri is one of the names of goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of Lord Ganesh. During Ganesh Mahotsav festivity, several Maharashtrian households perform the Gauri Ganpati or Mahalaxmi puja as well.

The Gauri Ganpati legends differ from place to place. As per some beliefs, Gauri is considered to be the sister of Lord Ganesha while according to popular legends, Maa Gauri is an avatar of Devi Parvati - the mother of Lord Ganesha. This year, Gauri Avahana will be on August 25 and the puja will be performed on August 26 respectively.

The Visarajan ceremony will be on August 27, Two idols of Goddess Gauri are brought home and worshipped by people with elaborate rituals. In some regions, these two sisters are believed to be goddess Saraswati and Lakshmi, who are the daughters of Ma Durga. Gauri Puja is done to welcome wealth and prosperity into the home. The rituals are conducted over three days, starting from the third or fifth day as per traditions followed by various communities.

The first day is called Gauri Avahan, where the Goddess is invited into the home. The second day is when the actual Puja takes place. And on the third day, the idol is immersed in a process called Gauri Visarjan.